The Secret of the Silent Witch

Basic information
Age: 15 years
Origin: the only daughter of Count Kerbeksky.
Family:
father - Count Kerbek;
mother - Sylvia Norton;
younger brother - Henry Norton.
Affiliation: Student of the Serendia Academy.
Appearance
Hair color: orange, curled locks, decorated with black and white ribbons.
Eye color: green.
Style: Wears a white stole over his school uniform and often fans himself with a large feather fan.
Character and features
possesses a strong sense of duty and the grace inherent in a girl of noble birth;
playful and sociable, especially when communicating with Monica;
In public, she plays the role of the "villain" who bullies Monica Everett - this is part of their secret plan;
actually has deep respect for Monica (as the "Silent Witch") and understands that she suffers from social anxiety;
knows how to be professional and tough with other aristocrats if they show anger towards Monica - she can apply serious pressure to stop the bullying;
She survived numerous dragon raids on her father's lands, which instilled in her resilience and a desire to help her subjects.
Relationships
Monica Everett: Isabelle helps Monica infiltrate Serendia Academy and supports her as her "fake sister." They publicly play out a bullying scenario, but secretly they are friends and support each other.
Agatha: Isabelle's personal maid; together they discuss Monica's exploits and praise her character.
Isabelle is one of four characters at the academy who knows about Monica's true identity.
Role in the plot
Isabelle uses her position as an aristocrat to provide cover for Monica and help her adapt to the academy, where most of the students are arrogant nobles. Her dual role (public "villain" and secret ally) creates comical and dramatic situations and helps explore themes of prejudice and true friendship.
Her plan is to have her family "adopt" Monica to change her recognizable last name, making it impossible for Monica to be recognized by her full name.

Basic information:

Role: Secretary of the Student Council of the Serendia Academy.
Origin: son of Count Dasvi.
Age: 18 years
Appearance: A young man with short brown hair and slightly drooping eyes. He wears the Serendia Academy school uniform.

Character and features:

intelligent, emotional, hot-tempered and touchy;
tries to contain his emotions and behave like a cold, proud aristocrat, aware of his shortcomings;
believes in social hierarchy: believes that everyone has their own role and responsibilities;
initially prejudiced against commoners in a prestigious school, but is ready to reconsider his views if a person proves his worth through his actions;
plays chess well;
very picky about food - may refuse a dish because of its appearance or texture;
is often late

Felix Ark Ridill (the president of the board) shares a difficult childhood history - an incident that influenced Elliott and eventually led to their sincere friendship;
At first, he did not approve of Monica Norton's presence at the academy because of her background, but over time he changed his mind after seeing her hard work and willingness to cooperate.

Basic information
Name: Lana Colette
Age: 17 years
Origin: daughter of Baron Colette, a wealthy merchant who received a title of nobility.
Appearance
Hair color: flaxen blond.
Eye color: purple-gray.
Hairstyle: intricate braid.
Accessories: gold earrings, frilled gloves.
Clothing style: wears the Serendia Academy uniform, adapted into a dress, which emphasizes individuality and a love of fashion.
Personality
External impression: May appear selfish due to the fact that she often shows off her wealth.
Real nature: kind, cheerful, sincere.
Attitude to luxury: She loves to share luxury items with friends - for her, it’s a way to show she cares.
Hobbies:
fashion (notices the smallest details in others’ clothes, admires style);
trade (wants to continue his father’s business and open his own trading company).
Resilience: She ignores the ridicule of aristocrats who call her "nouveau riche."
Social Skill: The first to take the initiative to befriend the shy Monica Everett.
Role in the plot
Monica Everett's friend Lana:
helps Monica adapt to Serendia Academy;
supports her, despite her secrecy and isolation.
Social Bridge. Thanks to Lana's background and openness:
connects different social groups within the academy;
helps to smooth out conflicts between the "old aristocracy" and the "new nobles".
An element of comedy and lightheartedness. Her enthusiasm for fashion and luxury adds comic and lighthearted moments to the plot.
Interesting details
Friendship with Monica: Lana not only approached Monica first, but also genuinely values ​​her as a person, not because of her status or power.
Reaction to criticism: the ridicule of the "nouveau riche" does not affect her deeply - she is confident in herself and her values.
Future plans: dreams of continuing her father's business, but with an emphasis on innovation and making goods accessible to different segments of society.
Bottom Line: Lana Colette is a vibrant and life-affirming character. She symbolizes acceptance, friendship, and overcoming social barriers.

Basic information
Status: adopted son of the Marquis of Hightown, vice president of the student council of Serendia Academy.
Age: 18 years.
Appearance
Hair color: long silver.
Eye color: dark blue.
Features: slender build and strict facial features.
Accessories: Wears a gold brooch with a large sapphire, a gift from the Marquis of Hightown.
Personality
Hard work: strives to justify the trust of his adoptive father, works hard to be worthy of his new status.
Loyalty: Extremely loyal to Felix Arc Ridill, so much so that his sister Claudia teases him, calling him his "faithful little dog."
Straightforward: He may sound harsh, but his intentions are good.
Fairness: Becomes more lenient towards those who reciprocate respect and show a desire to improve.
Responsibility: organized, attentive to detail, able to solve administrative problems.
Capabilities
Ice Magic: Cyril is a mage who wields ice magic.
Ice Aura: Due to mana hyperabsorption (a condition in which the body absorbs more mana than it can handle), he is forced to constantly create an icy aura around himself. This repels animals and creates a feeling of coldness around him.
Role in the plot
Vice President of the Student Council. Helps Felix maintain order at Serendia Academy:
participates in resolving conflicts between students;
monitors compliance with the rules;
helps organize events.
Prince Felix's loyal ally. Cyril:
carries out Felix's orders;
provides security and support;
sometimes acts as a mediator between the prince and other students.
Interaction with Monica. Although Cyril is unaware of Monica's secret mission, their paths cross at the academy. His strictness and discipline sometimes clash with her secrecy, creating minor conflicts.
Bottom line: Cyril Ashley is more than just the prince's assistant, but a complex character with his own drama. His path is a balance between duty, honor, and human relationships. Cold magic and an icy aura contrast with his inner devotion.

Basic information
Status: Second Prince of the Kingdom of Ridill.
Position: Student Council President of Serendia Academy.
Appearance
Hair color: honey blonde.
Eye color: blue-green
Features: harmonious facial features - the ratio of the width and height of the head is close to the golden ratio (1:1.618)
Personality and character traits
Intelligence and Strategic Thinking: Felix quickly earned a reputation as a worthy heir to the throne thanks to his intellect and ability to calculate situations.
Responsibility: understands the burden of royal expectations and tries to live up to the image of the future ruler.
Charisma and charm: easily finds a common language with different students, knows how to win them over.
Duality of behavior:
in official situations - reserved, strict, observes protocol;
with loved ones - open and sincere, shows concern and willingness to help.
Internal tension: behind the external confidence lies the burden of responsibility and constant threats of assassination.
Hidden Interests: Secretly admires "Silent Witch" Monica Everett and her unique style of magic, and collects her book collections.
Role in the plot

1. Object of Protection. Felix becomes the target of a conspiracy—an assassination attempt is being planned against him. The Seven Sages assign Monica Everett to secretly protect him.
2. Student Council President. At Serendia Academy, he is an authority figure who:
   maintains order;
   resolves conflicts between students;
   represents the interests of students before the administration.
3. A source of intrigue. As the plot unfolds, additional layers of his personality and past are revealed (including unexpected twists related to his identity).
   Bottom Line: Felix Arc Ridill is more than just a "prince in distress"; he's a multifaceted character. He combines royal dignity with humanity, strategic acumen with empathy. His relationship with Monica (ranging from unconscious admiration to eventual affection) becomes a crucial driving force in the plot, exploring themes of trust, growth, and responsibility.

Louis Miller and Monica Everett are members of the Seven Sages, who joined the group at the same time. Their relationship is ambiguous, combining elements of rivalry, teasing, and mutual respect.

Nature of interaction

1. Teasing from Louis. Louis loves to tease and lightly mock Monica—not the weak, but the strong. He recognizes her talent and deliberately provokes her, enjoying the reaction.
2. Rivalry. Louis considers Monica his only rival on the Council of Sages. This is due to their simultaneous induction into the Seven Sages and their comparable levels of magical ability.
3. Professional Respect. Despite the teasing, Louis recognizes Monica's strength. He knows she works harder than many "natural geniuses" and values ​​her skills.
4. Mission Assistance. Louis tasks Monica with guarding Second Prince Felix—a task he himself is unable to perform due to his recognizability. He actually helps her, however: he gives her useful artifacts (such as protective brooches for tracking the prince) and occasionally shows small tokens of concern (such as lending her handkerchiefs given to her by his wife).
5. Collaboration. When necessary, they coordinate as colleagues: Louis provides protective artifacts and barriers, Monica uses silent magic to discreetly solve problems.
   Moments of support. Behind Luis's tough exterior, a caring spirit glimmers: he understands Monica's vulnerability and is ready to help in critical situations.
   Bottom line: Luis and Monica's relationship is a friendly rivalry with elements of mentorship. Luis, being older and more experienced, pushes Monica to step out of her comfort zone, and she, in turn, makes him respect her strength and unconventional approach. Their interaction adds both comic and dramatic moments to the plot, highlighting Monica's growth as a mage and a person.

The Seven Sages are an elite group of mages in the Kingdom of Ridill. They report directly to the king and are responsible for key magical tasks for the benefit of the state, from ensuring security to conducting ceremonies and maintaining infrastructure.

Key Features and Powers:
•High magic threshold. To join a group, a mage must have at least 150 mana—a very high figure. Some members exceed 200, and two even reach 250 (which is extremely rare).
•Special magical techniques. Sages can summon Spirit Kings—an advanced ability unavailable to most High Mages.
•Initiation rituals. Their duties include performing magical initiations: during festivals and ceremonies, they perform a specific type of magic and dedicate it to a god or Spirit King. This may involve absorbing mana from the environment and releasing it.
•Title of Count. Upon joining the group, a mage receives the noble title of Count—one of the highest in the Kingdom.
The Seven Sages:
Mary Harvey ("The Witch-Seer") – astrology and illusion magic. Unofficial leader of the group: plans meetings and coordinates activities. One of the few women in the Kingdom with a noble title.
2. Bradford Firestone ("Artillery Mage") - fire magic and six times stronger attack magic.
3. Ray Albright ("Void Shaman") – specializes in shamanic arts. He brings unique skills to the group, not necessarily offensive ones.
4. Raoul Roseberg ("The Thorn Witch") – the magic of flora. Although "witch" is usually associated with women, the title passed to him from female predecessors.
5. Louis Miller ("Barrier Mage") – barrier magic. People try not to provoke him into attacking, as his abilities are very important to the group.
6. Monica Everett (The Silent Witch) - "wild magic," the only one who can cast spells without casting a spell. The youngest, she was 15.
7. Emanuel Darwin ("The Magician of Precious Stones") - creation of magical objects.

1. Introduction. The Seven Sages entrust the powerful Silent Witch with a mission of national importance: to secretly guard Second Prince Felix Arc Ridill. An assassination attempt is being prepared against the heir to the throne, but the prince himself is categorically against direct protection.

2. Mission plan. To remain unnoticed and fulfill her duties, the heroine must:

enter a magic academy;
hide your real age;
to be near the prince under the guise of an ordinary student;
act covertly, without revealing one's role as a protector.
Developments. Several tensions are unfolding at the academy:
palace intrigues - different factions are trying to influence the prince or eliminate him;
magical spells - opponents use dark magic against the heir;
learning environment - interaction with other students, teachers and an aristocratic environment full of prejudice and rivalry.
The heroine's key tasks:
identify and prevent threats against the prince;
unravel conspiracies that affect not only the heir, but also the stability of the kingdom;
remain incognito, without drawing attention to one's true mission and abilities.
3. Climax and Plot Dynamics. As events unfold, the stakes rise: conspiracies become more widespread and opponents more dangerous. The heroine must:
apply your magical skills in difficult situations;
establish contacts with allies (including among students and courtiers);
balance between stealth and the need for decisive action when the threat becomes critical.